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From Living Radiant Photography…This past June 7th, Living Radiant Photography joined Victoria Clausen Floral Events who put on a beautiful Napa Valley Inspired Rehearsal Dinner in the backyard of a newly married couple. They married the following day at Caves Valley Country Club. This 43 person long table was set out under a beautiful June sky with globe lights. The wooden table set was set with white antiqued lanterns, mason jars covered in burlap and jute, with a sweet breeze in the air to compliment it. The background was a wooded scene and rolling hills.

When I think of the Chesapeake Bay, the first thing that comes to mind is mouthwatering crab cakes. But a really close second? Jaw-dropping weddings! Everything about this seaside soiree at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club is classy and timeless, from the rustic accents to the fresh flowers, and it’s captured below in this sweet video from Dorothy Cinema Co. Kick off your week with a smile (thanks to Natalie Franke!) and click here for all things gorgeous.

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From the Bride… Chris and Ellen’s wedding took place July 13, 2013 overlooking the Bay Bridge in Stevensville, Maryland. The nautical setting of the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club was balanced by soft, natural hues. Pale blush garden roses, amnesia roses and rustic accents complimented the floral arrangements and vintage rentals. Personalized ceremony touches included a prayer book from the groom’s paternal grandfather and a bible from the brides maternal grandparents. The rings were tied on top with twine symbolizing the beautiful joining of two families.

To balance the summer heat, an Arnold Palmer Station was set up for guests over the ceremony site. An entertaining moment was when the groom grabbed the microphone and surprised Ellen by speaking from the heart. Guests later enjoyed a cocktail hour munching on mini grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup, grilled chicken skewers and ahi tuna wonton crisps. Entertainment included the band Black Tie, of Washington Talent Agency.

As the night concluded, guests visited a vintage inspired photobooth and candy bar. Gourmet cupcakes were complimented by an ice cream bar. Guests also completed personalized mad lib cards at each place setting in lieu of a guest book. As the sun set over the Chesapeake Bay, the perfect evening drew to a close, perfectly punctuating Chris and Ellen’s wedding day.

What happens when two U.S. Navy sweethearts tie the knot, you ask? Sit tight, lovelies because you’re about to find out. They celebrated with a Naval Academy Chapel ceremony followed by a Chesapeake Bay Beach Club reception, and the result is a classic, nautical-inspired day you don’t want to miss. See it all from Jennifer Lee’s lens right here.

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Classic Maryland Country Club Wedding

From the Bride.. Jim and I met on a humid July evening in 2012 at a bar in downtown Washington DC. Once we struck up the nerve to speak to each other, we discovered how much we had in common: both originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, both in the United States Navy (I am a reservist), and we had many mutual friends in common. Our relationship progressed very quickly and we fell in love and got engaged within six months. On a trip to Italy together, Jim got down on one knee and proposed to me on top of the Vatican in Rome.

I originally wanted to elope in England or Italy, but it meant a lot to Jim to get married in front of our family and friends. What was supposed to be a small wedding quickly turned in to a large Catholic military wedding at the United States Naval Academy (Jim’s alma mater) in Annapolis, Maryland. Isn’t it funny how that happens?

Our vision for the wedding was “modern but classy nautical,” paying homage to our elegant wedding chapel and reception venue located on the water. Our reception venue, the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, was decorated with gorgeous candelabras, cherry blossom branches, and a sunset that looked like it was painted with watercolors across the sky. Our reception unintentionally developed a definite “America” theme to it–playing Top Gun on a big screen in the background, American flags out on the dance floor, and a spur-of-the-moment rendition of “God Bless America” at one point.

The highlights of our wedding, in no particular order: the sword arch in front of the Naval Academy Chapel, the Navy officers and Jim serenading me with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” our chicken and waffle “midnight snack,” my maid of honor’s truly epic speech, our sparkler exit, and all of our handcrafted decor.

It is a cliche to be sure, but May 3rd, 2014 was truly magical and a wonderful kick off to our adventures together as husband and wife.

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Fact: I can’t resist a classic wedding. They’re sort of my weakness. The big, white dress, the romantic calligraphy and elegant reception design get me every time, and this country club affair is the perfect example. It’s got all of the above (plus so much more) and you can head to the gallery from Meghan Boyer to see for yourself. Pssst: must-watch video from Cord 3 Films below!

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North Beach Maryland Wedding Full of Happy Color

From Meghan Boyer Photography… Alicyn and Matt’s celebration started in the chapel of the university where they first met, Loyola University in Baltimore. Surrounded by family and friends, the priest, a close family friend, joined them as husband and wife in a mass full of tradition and joy.

Guests then headed to Hillendale Country Club to celebrate the beautiful couple. Matt is a golf pro and many of his family and friends play the game, (and play it well!) so this lovely course and clubhouse was the perfect choice to gather and celebrate.

The ballroom was elegantly set up with a combination of square and rectangular tables topped with candles and gorgeous arrangements varying in height. The floral design was classic and white with a mix of hydrangea, roses, and peonies.

Much time was put into the many personal touches; the signature cocktail (a mint mojito), the table dedicated to loved ones who have passed, the basket of flip flops for guests to wear while dancing, the guest book with the couples favorite golf courses. And many of the stunning details were hand made by the bride’s mother including both of the belts the bride wore with her dress, the ring bearer pillow, and traditional polish apron.

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Classic Summer Beach Club Wedding

If you’ve ever wondered what a nautical wedding on the shores of Maryland looks like, this gallery from Love Life Images holds the answer. It’s filled with navy stripes and classic anchors, plus amazing paper moments by Adori Designs. Of course, the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club made for a beautifully scenic backdrop, and Stan Pe Films captured the wedding day video you don’t want to miss.

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From Love Life Images… Bright colors, nautical themed details, sparkler exits…these are some of my favorite things. Kelsey put together some thoughtful details that presented themselves throughout the day. Monogrammed purses for the bridesmaids, special koozies for your cold beer. Kelsey’s mom and Kelsey even had the same idea of gifting each other handkerchiefs embroidered with a special message. Although details are an important part of the day, let’s not forget the reason why we’re all here! Kelsey and Scott were amazing together. So caring, so excited, so in love. I loved photographing these two. Thank you, Kelsey and Scott, for choosing me to document your special day. I loved every minute of it.

From the Bride… Scott and I fell in love on the water. We spend much of our time together at my Brother & Sister-in-law’s house in Annapolis, Maryland. Whether it be crabbing on their boat, bonfires on the beach, BBQ’s on the deck or running around with my niece and nephew, we always have the most amazing time. Annapolis is a place where many of our best memories have been made and we both knew The Chesapeake Bay Beach Club was the perfect backdrop for our special day. Our navy and white nautical theme was inspired by our love of the water and it’s elegant simplicity.

DIY and darling as all get out, this Maryland farm wedding is as charming as they come. Beautifully captured by Eastport Photography, this sweet fête is not only pretty, but oh-so-personal – making it practically impossible to not fall in love with every image sitting in this gallery.

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Lovely Maryland Horse Farm Wedding at Woodlawn Manor

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From Eastport Photography…Annie and Jeff met in Africa while in the Peace Corps. “Jeff and I met in the peace corps in The Gambia, West Africa. He arrived a year before me and we met at a party celebrating my group officially becoming volunteers after 2 months of training. We liked each other so much he ended up staying an extra year. We lived about six hour away from each other, and visits meant waking up at the crack of dawn to catch and minibus and arriving covered In Orange dust. We liked it. We finished our service at the end of 2010 and travelled to morocco, Spain, and France.”

For their wedding, they chose the scenic farm setting of Ostertag Vistas in Myersville, MD. Annie and Jeff lucked out with a sunny and beautiful spring day. Annie and Jeff kept many of the details of the wedding simple and natural to complement the simplicity and natural beauty of the Ostertag Vistas Farm. And much of the wedding was DIY! Annie did her own hair and makeup like a pro and she made beautiful bouquets from wildflowers. Friends helped out with the cake, desserts, invitations, DJ’ing, and even officiating the wedding! And Annie’s mom made the wedding favors – homemade honey from her honey hive in California. This wedding was definitely a group effort and made for a truly special day.

The couple decided on a first look, which took place at an adorable cottage on the property. After a few tears (on Jeff’s part), we were able to take some gorgeous portraits of the couple and their wedding party. Before the ceremony, close family and friends gathered inside the small cottage to sign the Ketubah, which was hand-painted by one of Annie’s bridesmaids. The intimate ceremony took place outside, with both mothers delivering special messages to the couple, and Annie and Jeff reciting vows they had written themselves. For the rest of the evening, guests enjoyed dinner and dancing in the barn.

Photography: Eastport Photography | Dress: Nicole Miller | Catering: P.I.G.S. | Ceremony And Reception: Ostertag Vistas

OK, I pretty much love this couple. Their love story started in kindergarten. Yes, kindergarten – where they shared their very first crush. I mean, how adorable is that? Flash forward to years later and that crush developed into something much more, allowing us to swoon over a wedding that is not only gorgeous, but as sweet as they come. See even more from Meghan Boyer here.

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Romantic Maryland Wedding at Springfield Manor Winery and Distillery

From Meghan Boyer…Imagine marrying that boy you had your first kindergarten crush on. When you were five. These two did just that. Their story is almost as sweet as they are themselves. Reunited many years later and realizing they were in each other’s kindergarten class was the beginning of their life together. Their wedding was filled with joy and fun as they celebrated at the beautiful Woodlawn Manor. A couple with simple, tasteful style, they put on one beautiful, and fun, wedding day for their guests.

It’s true that this wedding is gorgeous. The flowers, the setting, the couple – it really doesn’t get prettier. But you know what I love the most? The way he looks at her. And the way she looks at him. That, my lovelies, is my favorite detail of all. Thankfully Elizabeth Fogarty Photography captured a plethora of picture perfect moments, and they are all waiting for you right here.

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From Elizabeth Fogarty Photography…This is actually Springfield Manor Winery and Distillery’s first year in business and this venue could not be more perfect for Eric and Esther’s June wedding. The ceremony was held outdoors, with a beautiful mountain backdrop. Being a Maryland June wedding, everyone was expecting a hot and humid day, but boy were they wrong! It was a breezy day and right after the procession, clouds rolled in and kept everyone cool.

With blush and mint tones, the details came together beautifully. The reception room had lots of windows, which allowed for natural light to softly fill the space. The centerpieces were a work of art and just lit up the room with their bright colors.

The best part of the wedding was the way Eric and Esther did not cling to tradition but allowed their wedding to reflect them as a couple. They chose to have a first look and to have that sweet time to themselves. They also chose to not have a first dance, which is totally fine. Couples need to let go of age old traditions and really have their wedding day be about what they truly love and what makes them comfortable.

On a side note, Eric is probably my favorite groom to photograph. I don’t have to ask him to hold her hand or look at her, because is always loving on her. It is the sweetest thing to see!

Photography: Elizabeth Fogarty | Caterer: Carriage House Inn | DJ: Scorpion Rose Entertainment | Manor: Springfield Manor Winery Distillery

From her engagement party, to the bridesmaid brunch, mini-moon guide and more, we’ve gotten a front row seat to Caitlin’s wedding planning adventures but today might be my favorite post yet. Along with her beau and Abby Jiu behind the len, she planned a park-set photo sesh and the results are what engagement dreams are made of. PS: Keep an eye on our Instagram as Caitlin shares a peeks into her last month of wedding planning. Let the countdown begin!

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From Caitlin… Hello beautiful brides, Caitlin here from Glitter Guide! It’s been a little while since I shared a Blogger Bride post because I’ve been working like crazy on all of the last minute details for our wedding! We’re almost a month away and I’m definitely feeling the pressure!

I was undecided about taking engagement photos for the longest time, but after speaking with our incredible photographer, Abby Jiu I knew we had to do them! I’m pretty comfortable in front of the camera, (being a style blogger and all) but my fiance Austin isn’t a fan. Abby encouraged us to use this practice round in front of the lens to get comfortable with each other and her. I’m so glad we did it — and now we have these stunning images that include our dog, Sullivan who won’t be at the wedding!

After coming up with several different ideas for our shoot – and a few re-schedules due to weather we ended up shooting them at a hidden park right around the corner from our house! The light was perfect and the scenery really spoke for it’s self. My friend Anne from Charleston Stems happened to be in town that day and quickly put together this dreamy bouquet that fit the color palette perfectly!

Again, if you’re on the fence about doing engagement photos – I highly suggest it. I never thought I would and now we have beautiful, professional photos not in our wedding attire that we can cherish forever.

Photography: Abby Jiu Photography | Styling: Caitlin Moran | Florals: Charleston Stems | Dress: ASOS | Makeup: Bare Escentuals

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This beauty of a wedding is proof that just because you have a formal wedding, doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. With the help of Little Bit Heart, this gorgeous couple beautifully united both tradition and their own personal style throughout their big day, making these images from Maria Vicencio Photography not only gorgeous but meaningful. See them all here.

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From Little Bit Heart…We are so excited about sharing this submission with you! We have a special connection to this wedding- the bride, Maria, is in the wedding industry herself (as an amazingly talented makeup artist with Amie Decker Beauty ) and happens to be Elizabeth’s sister (and Jenna’s cousin). Also, we were so happy to have the opportunity to STYLE the wedding as well as do all of the papergoods. It was a dream come true for us to see all of these details come together- from the invitations to the ribbon wall to the awesome dessert display.

Maria and Nick found that a ballroom wedding was the best way to accommodate their large guestlist, although that’s not the venue they originally had envisioned. With that in mind, we worked to bring in special touches to make the hotel ballroom feel unique and custom for the couple. We loved working with their lovely color palette of neutrals and pinks to design this gorgeous day! The two words Maria kept using to describe what they wanted for their wedding day were “formal and fun,” and we think the day ended up matching those words perfectly.

The groom’s French heritage inspired some of our favorite details: the letterpress invitation was duplexed to include French and English versions of the wording, and the dessert bar included, along with Italian cookies from the bride’s aunt’s bakery, French macarons from Nick’s favorite local patisserie. In addition to the THREE amazing wedding cakes, 4 Sweet Layers (another of the bride’s sisters!) also made a fantastic groom’s cake: a croissant!

We might be biased, but we think the best introduction to a wedding day is the invitation, and theirs definitely said “formal and fun”: the letterpressed invitation and inserts were held together with a ribbon and wax seal bellyband. The whole set went into a box filled with (one of our favorite details!) shredded kraft paper and handcut tissue paper confetti. For the wedding day papergoods, we paired hearts and French phrases (like “l’amour parfait” on the sweet bags) with the formal script from the invitation. We also incorporated whimsical details in fun places. The escort cards featured a custom punched heart pennies and a scratch off to reveal your table number. We had so much fun putting together the dessert and candy displays, with balloon and chalkboard backdrops- we also got to use the handcut tissue paper and metallic gold confetti again here, which added an awesome touch to the tables.

It’s so so important to have vendors that you love capture all of the details on your wedding day, and Maria and Nick’s team was fantastic. Maria Vicencio documented their love story beautifully, with photos that give us the chills, while Lovesick Inc got it all on video in a way that makes us cry every time we watch it.

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Graced with soft waves of watercolor, driftwood detailing and an effortlessly elegant tablescape fit for any seaside soiree, this shoot designed and styled by Alex Meyer Events is what my wedding dreams are made of. Inspired by Walt Whitman’s quote “in you I wrap a thousand onward years” it embodies an endless love, wrapped in sooo much pretty. Get lost in all the lovely that Krista A. Jones snapped up here.

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From Alex Meyer Events… The inspiration for the shoot came from the Walt Whitman quote “in you I wrap a thousand onward years.” The quote is the essence of marriage! In you I wrap my whole future. The endlessness of the sea and the endless possibilities for a marriage paired so beautifully with the Whitman quote that I knew I wanted a shoot that had all three elements. Victoria from Design House of Moira created stunning art pieces of the quote for us to use throughout the shoot that ended up being one of my favorite parts.

The color palette was inspired by the softness of the sea so we used wood, white, green, and sea blues to complement the location. We used textures like the sheer runner, cotton rope, and driftwood details to bring dimension to a simpler palette. I really wanted the shoot to be an example of décor that is inspired by the sea without being overtly nautical. I wanted to use the “wrap” motif throughout the details, and the wonderful vendor team carried that theme throughout the cake, garlands, paper elements, glassware, rope detailing, and even the bride’s hair and makeup.

Everything was natural, textural, and romantic and embodied the quote so beautifully!

I dare you to find a wedding more timelessly elegant than this Maryland “I do.” Set at the historic Antrim 1844, it’s got charm like you wouldn’t believe in a sea of neutral shades, and the gallery from the fabulous Kirsta A. Jones? It’s guaranteed to make your Monday soooo much sweeter.

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From The Bride & Groom…We did our best to make sure all the details of our wedding reflected us as a couple as well as our family history.

It was important for us to find a venue that could host all of our wedding activities since it was the first time our families would be meeting. Our friends and families rented out the adorable houses and stayed on property the entire weekend. We held our rehearsal dinner at the Smokehouse Restaurant Friday night then hosted a Welcome Party for out of town guests after the dinner. It was so special to us to have everyone all together in such an intimate setting.

The dessert table was one of my favorite parts of the wedding! It was a way for us to incorporate several different heritages. Steve’s mom and god mother made all the Greek pastries and Amy’s mom made the mini pecan pies (in honor of her southern roots). Steve’s Aunt, who was born and raised on Smith Island, made the Smith Island cakes (chocolate, coconut and pineapple).

Smith Island is a small island (current population= 364 people) at at the southern-most part of the Eastern Shore and is only accessible by Ferry. Steve always loved going to his Aunt & Uncle’s for any party because they’d always have a Smith Island cake (at least one). The cakes are very laborious. Each layer is baked individually and stacked one on-top of another to create 7 layers stuck together with deliciously rich icing. 7 layers is the “official” sign that it was made on Smith Island….it’s recent popularity has spurred many to bake 8-10 layers but the pros learned over the years that anything over 7 tends to topple over.

Our save the dates, invitations, menu cards, etc had the same design on each of them. Steve incorporated that design and customized the corn hole set for the wedding. The lawn games (Jenga and Ladder Golf) as well as the wedding sign came from Sean Pumphrey.

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Classic Manor Wedding

Fridays with a dash of classic elegance are sort of my thing. Because if ever there was a perfect start to the weekend it’s a stunning bride in Enzoani, a dapper groom in uniform and some of the most beautiful details you have ever seen. Pair that amazing combo with a breathtaking backdrop like the Great Oak Manor and we have ourselves one fabulous gallery (thank you, Krista A. Jones). Join me there for more.

And a sweeter than sweet film from Jamie Forzato… you’re welcome.

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Sweet Southern Maryland Wedding at Sotterly Plantation

From Krista A. Jones… Becca and Ned met on a blind date their senior year of college at the University of Maryland. Although Ned was committed to commissioning into the army and Becca to teaching English in Austria for two years, they couldn’t help but start a relationship. After a two year cross-continental relationship, thousands of flight miles, hundred of emails, and a deployment, Becca relocated to El Paso, TX to join Ned.

From the beginning of their engagement, Ned and Becca envisioned a classic Maryland wedding on the water surrounded by friends and family. As they embarked on planning the wedding from Texas, Ned stumbled across a picturesque bed and breakfast in Chestertown, Mayland called Great Oak Manor. Great Oak Manor provided the perfect backdrop for a three day celebration including a Friday night roast of the bride and groom, outdoor Saturday reception and Sunday farewell brunch.

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It doesn’t get any sweeter than a Bride who dons her grandmother’s wedding dress. The dress she’s fawned over for years, and dreamt about wearing. When her day came, the dress wasn’t the only perfect piece of her day – every single thing this Bride dreamed of came true and then some, making this gallery from Krista Jones not only beautiful, but oh-so-special.

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Intimate Backyard Eastern Shore, Maryland Wedding

From the Bride…Korey and I first met in high school. We were friends and that friendship followed us to our separate colleges. Sophomore year of college our friendship turned into more and we decided to give dating a try. 6 years later he is my best friend and we are now husband and wife.

I have lived in many places and seen many beautiful landscapes, but the beauty of St. Mary’s County has my heart and I wanted to showcase this beautiful place to our family and friends. We decided to hold the wedding at Sotterley Plantation. With its view of the stunning Patuxent River, beautiful up kept gardens, a large rustic barn, and a rich history behind it, it was the perfect spot to dedicate our lives to one another surrounded by our favorite people. Some of our family members drove from down the street to be at our wedding, while others flew in from different countries. They all made it a priority to be there for us on our special day, and we cannot express how much we appreciate each one of them.

Every girl dreams of their perfect wedding dress, lucky for me the one I dreamed of was the same one I tried on many times as a little girl while playing dress up with my twin sister. I was blessed to have the opportunity to wear my mother and grandmother’s wedding dress on my wedding day. With the help of Janice Martin, I designed a wedding dress that fit my personality and our time period while also showcasing the beautiful 1950’s lace wedding dress worn by two important women in my life. My grandmother bought the dress in 1950 for 75.00 dollars and she wore it on June 24, 1950 when she married my grandfather. Then 34 years later my mother wore the dress when she married my father on February 11, 1984. They preserved the dress and on May 17, 2014 I wore the slightly different version of this antique beauty.

Family and friends mean a lot to Korey and I, so we were very excited to include them as much as possible in our big day. Korey’s father and mother had a huge part in helping to create our beautiful rustic wedding – from our 32 flower boxes to the hand painted wine and beer signs, to the antique milk cart and the cast iron drink tubs. They worked tirelessly to find and make anything and everything we imagined to complete our vision for the wedding. Though my parents are both living abroad and couldn’t be with us for all of our hands on preparation, we could not have had the wedding of our dreams without all they contributed. They listened to our ideas through late night phone calls and skype sessions and helped us execute the perfect day. Not only do we have amazing family, Korey and I are blessed to have very helpful, kind, and loving friends. This is seen partly through our very large wedding party. Eleven on each side seems a bit much but Korey and I both agree that you can never have too many friends. Our wedding showcased a lot of our talented friends, from our first dance singers, to my hair and makeup stylists, to the band and the bartenders and our amazing wedding cake baker, Deanna Pinno. Our wedding coordinator, Jeannae Pinno, was also a good friend along with our Pastor Matt Hall.

Looking through our beautiful wedding pictures, done by the wonderful Krista Jones, we cannot take the smiles off our faces. Krista captured the feeling of our night perfectly, family, friends, love and laughter in the calm serene countryside. Everything was perfect, we would not change a thing. The perfect beginning to our Happily Ever After.

This wedding is my everything. Intimate, lovely and charming to the core, tucked in this gallery (captured beautifully by Krista Jones) is everything I adore about weddings. The mother of the Groom sums is all up when she said, “We arrived here as strangers and left as family” – which honestly gave me chills. Because when you take a peek at the pretty below, you just know it was true. See even more here.

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From the Bride…We decided to opt for a very small, intimate, family-only wedding so our families could really get to know one another (and frankly, so we could avoid the stress of planning a big bash). Most of our families had never met and because everyone stayed at the house together it was a really relaxed, laid-back atmosphere. As my mother-in-law elegantly put it, “We arrived here as strangers and left as family.” In fact, we are already talking about a reunion there in 2016 because we loved the house and had such a great time. My sister-in-law got ordained online and did such a fabulous job during the ceremony. Thank God for the Internet!

I tied a photo of my Dad, who passed away in 2012, to the bouquet, along with a piece of lace from my Mom’s wedding dress. I purchased the dress from a boutique in New York called Saja with my Mom, mother-in-law and sister-in-law in tow. We all started crying when I came out wearing it so I knew it was a keeper. I found my lace ballet flats at the last minute at H&M! So comfy and perfect (& crazy inexpensive)!

The invitations were created online using Minted.com & Zazzle.com, two great DIY invitation websites that I highly recommend. My older sister created the program and the menu and I got this lovely blue crab stamp from Paper Source in Georgetown.

We got buckets of springtime flowers from a local florist called Seaberry Farm. Our moms and sisters and aunt spent the afternoon putting them together and it was a great way for them to get to know one another and bond a bit (or so I like to think). Luckily enough, the house we rented on Chesapeake Bay happened to have these lovely blue mason jars that were perfect for the aisle.

My awesome uncle and brother-in-law spent several hours hanging up twinkle lights on the porch. It was a great opportunity showcase their impressive handymen skills. They had never met before and got along right away.

Instead of throwing rice (which can be bad for birds and tough on lawns), we had decided to throw colorful sprinkles instead. My Mom and Mom-in-Law made the lovely holders using doilies & scotch tape.

Give me a loft with exposed brick, floor-to-ceiling windows, plus a hint of urban charm, and you’ve got my idea of a perfect venue. Then bring in Eventi Planning and Wicked Willow to work their wedding magic, and the result is a modern-rustic take on the industrial-set “I do.” Of course, no great shoot is complete without Marta Locklear behind the lens, and you can swoon her shots in the gallery right here.

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Woodland Romance Wedding Inspiration

From Marta Locklear…Recently I had the pleasure of capturing an inspiration shoot put on by a brand new venue, award winning caterer and the lovely Diana of Eventi Planning. I must say Mt. Washington Mill Dye House is the perfect location for urban/rustic weddings and receptions. With tons of natural light and natural character very little is needed to dress up the space.

Diana brought in a wonderful team of vendors for this shoot. The food displays alone from The Copper Kitchen were a dream to photograph. They had unique and visually stunning displays from Oysters Rockefeller on pink sea salt, pie pops, naked cake and even a full roasted pig. Wicked Willow then accented the space with a wonderful textural palette of monotone flowers that accented the colors of the venue perfectly and the blush lace Badgley Mischka gown worn by the bride.

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As much as the coastal views of Annapolis are strikingly beautiful, the woodlands have a loveliness all of their own. Hello Love Events and Natalie Franke brought that loveliness to life in this romance-filled wedding goodness. Organic lettering from Meant To Be Calligraphy pairing so sweetly with EightTreeStreet‘s wild florals, elegant full length gowns from Ava Laurenne Bride and so much more. Click here for the full gallery.

From Hello Love Events… When I reached out to Natalie Franke Photography to collaborate on a woodland romance wedding styled shoot in Annapolis, MD – I was pretty nervous! I had been dreaming of this shoot coming to life for months and knew that she was one of the few photographers who would do it justice. Some people may not put ‘Annapolis’ and ‘Woodland’ together when thinking of wedding themes, but what many people do not know about Annapolis is that it is definitely NOT just about boats, boats, and more boats. Although the charming city does lay way to some BEAUTIFUL spaces for that type of theme – hiding in the rough are some AMAZING natural environments such as this private residence lent to us by a friend. The dreary rain-threatening day was SO nice to us with lighting and provided the perfect backdrop for this shoot.

This shoot was inspired by woodland nymphs and their idea of a romantic wedding – very classy while keeping connected with the beauty provided by good ole mother nature. The main elements included were the BEAUTIFUL alternative wreath bouquets, the gorgeous head-pieces, and the breathtaking floral ‘table runner’. We also wanted to make a statement with our non-traditional sweet options to include the sweet pie bar and naked cake. Not every couple wants the traditional cake and it’s okay to step out of the box and try something new! Of course we wanted to stray away from the traditional print invitations and go with the more natural hand-written calligraphy for all of the stationery pieces and they complement the naturalistic feel for the shoot.

For the furniture, we also went went with a bit more of a vintage feel with a touch of rustic – they complemented each other well! There was also an absolutely beautiful beach located nearby the venue so we grabbed some shots of our bride in a different dress, as well. We just couldn’t resist!

Rustic Glamour Barn Wedding

Good lighting makes a big difference, which is yet another reason why we’re so enthralled with outdoor weddings here at SMP. And this sweet wedding at the Mathwig Event Barn is no different. We also love the bride’s jeweled details in her hair and footwear against the rustic background. So romantic! So sit back and feel the love pouring out of every frame in this video from Matt Stambaugh Media.

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